Category: West Region News
Alberta church workers’ conference
EDMONTON – The Alberta pastors and deacons met September 12-14, 2023, at the Providence Renewal Centre, hosted by the Edmonton Circuit. They were blessed to have Rev. David C. Fleming, Executive Director for Spiritual Care, and Dr. Beverly K. Yahnke, Executive Director for Christian Counsel,…
B.C. church workers’ conference
SORRENTO, B.C. – The B.C. church workers met for their conference from October 23-27 in Sorrento. The main speaker was Concordia Lutheran Seminary’s interim president, Rev. Dr. Joel Heck. Dr. Heck, who is a renowned expert on C. S. Lewis, enlightened those in attendance with…
Grace Lutheran celebrates 75th anniversary
PORT ALBERNI, B.C. – On Sunday, September 24, members of Grace Lutheran Church, along with guests, family, and friends, gathered for a celebration of the church’s 75th anniversary (1948-2023). The theme was “Hold Fast, God Is Faithful,” drawing on Hebrews 10:23: “Let us hold fast…
From Here 2 There
OSOYOOS, B.C. – Rev. Darren and Karin Siegle were pleasantly surprised on July 6 when a call came from an old acquaintance in ministry, Rev. James Vosper. He and his son Joshua had arrived in Osoyoos on a very hot day on their bicycles! The…
A break-in, arson, and God’s mercy
EDMONTON – The middle of June 2023 saw the people of Riverbend Lutheran eagerly anticipating the return of their pastor from service as a military chaplain in Latvia. That welcome was marred by a break-in and fire. Fortunately, neighbours saw flames and called the fire…
CLS installs Dr. Gimbel as Academic Dean and Professor
EDMONTON – On November 16, Rev. Dr. James Gimbel was installed as Academic Dean and Professor of Theology at Concordia Lutheran Seminary (CLS). Lutheran Church–Canada’s West Regional Pastor, Rev. Robert Mohns, conducted the installation, while Rev. Scott Lyons, Chair of CLS’ Board of Regents, served…
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